Pinn Farm, Otterton
30th January
Two running from the Harriers:
John Perratt 39:48 1st Vet65
Les Turner 44:49 6th Vet60
Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Broadclyst Bimble
Sunday 30th January
A cool cloudy day welcomed 10 Harriers to this year's Bimble. Although the rain has been absent for some days, the course still proved to be somewhat 'sticky' in parts. The race covers the half-marathon distance, but only 3.5 miles are on the road, the remaining 10 miles is through National Trust property -- 'undulating' woods and fields.
Unfortunately, late in the race, due to a NT warden thinking that the course was too dangerous for the runners, after the leader Neil Holmes passed, he altered the course! Leaving poor Neil to charge on. Once recalled he made his way back up to 2nd place, with Anthony Hatchard from the Harriers finishing in 1st place. The race was awarded however to Neil, as his 'detour' was no fault of his.
Harriers results:
2nd Anthony Hatchard 1:30:34
4th Dave Stone 1:31:38
5th Hugh Marsden 1:32:03 (1st vet/40) A brilliant run I heard.
25th Shaun Lock 1:46:00
27th Phil Hatchard 1:46:38
35th Steve Merry 1:48:50 (2nd vet/50)
50th Camilla Sharpe 1:52:22 (2nd lady just 15 seconds behind the winner -- Camilla goes from strength to strength)
84th Bob Keast 2:03:09
110th Nicky Kelly 2:09:55
142nd Dawn Teed 2:20:59
There were 209 finishers
Andrew Johnson and Roger Rowe spent the morning running the Stonehenge Stomp -- 30k+ of track and paths around the famous monument -- in preparation for their Spring Marathons. Both finished in good heart in 2:33:53 (Roger) with Andy just a couple of minutes behind.
A cool cloudy day welcomed 10 Harriers to this year's Bimble. Although the rain has been absent for some days, the course still proved to be somewhat 'sticky' in parts. The race covers the half-marathon distance, but only 3.5 miles are on the road, the remaining 10 miles is through National Trust property -- 'undulating' woods and fields.
Unfortunately, late in the race, due to a NT warden thinking that the course was too dangerous for the runners, after the leader Neil Holmes passed, he altered the course! Leaving poor Neil to charge on. Once recalled he made his way back up to 2nd place, with Anthony Hatchard from the Harriers finishing in 1st place. The race was awarded however to Neil, as his 'detour' was no fault of his.
Harriers results:
2nd Anthony Hatchard 1:30:34
4th Dave Stone 1:31:38
5th Hugh Marsden 1:32:03 (1st vet/40) A brilliant run I heard.
25th Shaun Lock 1:46:00
27th Phil Hatchard 1:46:38
35th Steve Merry 1:48:50 (2nd vet/50)
50th Camilla Sharpe 1:52:22 (2nd lady just 15 seconds behind the winner -- Camilla goes from strength to strength)
84th Bob Keast 2:03:09
110th Nicky Kelly 2:09:55
142nd Dawn Teed 2:20:59
There were 209 finishers
Andrew Johnson and Roger Rowe spent the morning running the Stonehenge Stomp -- 30k+ of track and paths around the famous monument -- in preparation for their Spring Marathons. Both finished in good heart in 2:33:53 (Roger) with Andy just a couple of minutes behind.
Monday, January 17, 2005
Devon Cross Country Championships
Sunday 16th January
The weather may have been spring-like for Sunday's Devon Cross Country Championships in Exeter, but underfoot this was a real winter event. While the day was bright and sunny, recent rain had left the hilly course very heavy with mud. Each race comprised a number of laps of the former County Showground at Exeter Arena, making the mud more difficult for the runners as the afternoon progressed.
In the women's race, over 8 kilometres, Camilla Sharpe finished a very creditable 8th place and Hannah Dupain was not far behind in 13th place. Emma Dupain finished third in the Under 20 women's event, which was run in conjunction with the senior women's race.
Eight Harriers took part in the men's event, held over 11 kilometres, with six to score towards the team championships. With several key team members absent, Exmouth Harriers finished second behind Tavistock AC. The Senior men's team were led home by Anthony Hatchard (who finished 11th overall) with Dave Stone (14th), Steve Hockings-Thompson (17th), Hugh Marsden (18th overall and third Vet 45), Andrew Johnson (33rd) and Tim Gent (34th) as the other scorers.
John Perratt - who won gold for the veteran 65 category - and Lee Russell also took part. Exmouth Harriers also picked up the veteran team bronze award through Hugh Marsden, Andrew Johnson and John Perratt.
(Sorry no photos this time).
The weather may have been spring-like for Sunday's Devon Cross Country Championships in Exeter, but underfoot this was a real winter event. While the day was bright and sunny, recent rain had left the hilly course very heavy with mud. Each race comprised a number of laps of the former County Showground at Exeter Arena, making the mud more difficult for the runners as the afternoon progressed.
In the women's race, over 8 kilometres, Camilla Sharpe finished a very creditable 8th place and Hannah Dupain was not far behind in 13th place. Emma Dupain finished third in the Under 20 women's event, which was run in conjunction with the senior women's race.
Eight Harriers took part in the men's event, held over 11 kilometres, with six to score towards the team championships. With several key team members absent, Exmouth Harriers finished second behind Tavistock AC. The Senior men's team were led home by Anthony Hatchard (who finished 11th overall) with Dave Stone (14th), Steve Hockings-Thompson (17th), Hugh Marsden (18th overall and third Vet 45), Andrew Johnson (33rd) and Tim Gent (34th) as the other scorers.
John Perratt - who won gold for the veteran 65 category - and Lee Russell also took part. Exmouth Harriers also picked up the veteran team bronze award through Hugh Marsden, Andrew Johnson and John Perratt.
(Sorry no photos this time).
Friday, January 14, 2005
The Exmouth Journal report on Jason's exploits
An Exmouth triathlete has claimed a place among the world's elite sportsman after completing one of sport's most gruelling endurance challenges.
Jason Sawyer, 35, of Byron Way, spent just under two weeks tackling the intense Deca Ironman competition, equivalent to ten triathlons.
The challenge included swimming 24 miles followed by a 1,120 mile bicycle ride before a 262 mile run to be finished within 14 days.
Jason was among 27 international muscle men to contest the event on the Pacific paradise island of Hawaii last month.
He completed the course in 12 days, 20 hours and 21 minutes to become one of only 61 people to complete the challenge since it was launched 15 years ago.
Now the Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer has claimed seventh spot among the world's top triathletes after taking 11th place in the Deca Ironman.
Jason, a married father of two, is already ranked as Britain's number one 'Ultra' triathlete.
He hopes to join the world 'Ultra' triathlete circuit in Austria, Germany, Canada and Lithuania later this year.
Jason said: "This year will hopefully see me trying to push my world ranking to the highest level.
Winter will be spent training hard and also trying to gain sponsorship for the coming season, given my new world and British ranking status.
Jason has resumed his fitness campaign back in Britain now but has recalled the endurance needed to complete the excruciating Deca Ironman course.
He said: "Twenty-four miles in a pool is a massive undertaking and after about eight hours the chlorine and constant immersion takes its toll on hands and feet.
"With aching shoulders and feeling very cold I exited the pool in the morning to start the 1,120 bike ride.
"For the next five days I would ride an average of 225 miles in every 24 hours, battling wind, fatigue, afternoon heat in the nineties and only having roughly three hours' sleep a day.
"After 1120 laps it was time to start the 262 mile run.
"I started the run well and for the first 75 miles all was looking good, but then, as for everyone in the race, the hard work starts to take its toll.
"This was now the time when everything was to be called on. Mental and physical strength in equal measures."
Jason's Deca Ironman success comes as he continues to compete in regular events for Exmouth Harriers athletics club.
His support crew during the Deca Ironman were parents Susan and Graham, aunt and uncle Sally and Richard, wife Sarah and children Joseph, six, and Todd, two.
Jason Sawyer, 35, of Byron Way, spent just under two weeks tackling the intense Deca Ironman competition, equivalent to ten triathlons.
The challenge included swimming 24 miles followed by a 1,120 mile bicycle ride before a 262 mile run to be finished within 14 days.
Jason was among 27 international muscle men to contest the event on the Pacific paradise island of Hawaii last month.
He completed the course in 12 days, 20 hours and 21 minutes to become one of only 61 people to complete the challenge since it was launched 15 years ago.
Now the Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer has claimed seventh spot among the world's top triathletes after taking 11th place in the Deca Ironman.
Jason, a married father of two, is already ranked as Britain's number one 'Ultra' triathlete.
He hopes to join the world 'Ultra' triathlete circuit in Austria, Germany, Canada and Lithuania later this year.
Jason said: "This year will hopefully see me trying to push my world ranking to the highest level.
Winter will be spent training hard and also trying to gain sponsorship for the coming season, given my new world and British ranking status.
Jason has resumed his fitness campaign back in Britain now but has recalled the endurance needed to complete the excruciating Deca Ironman course.
He said: "Twenty-four miles in a pool is a massive undertaking and after about eight hours the chlorine and constant immersion takes its toll on hands and feet.
"With aching shoulders and feeling very cold I exited the pool in the morning to start the 1,120 bike ride.
"For the next five days I would ride an average of 225 miles in every 24 hours, battling wind, fatigue, afternoon heat in the nineties and only having roughly three hours' sleep a day.
"After 1120 laps it was time to start the 262 mile run.
"I started the run well and for the first 75 miles all was looking good, but then, as for everyone in the race, the hard work starts to take its toll.
"This was now the time when everything was to be called on. Mental and physical strength in equal measures."
Jason's Deca Ironman success comes as he continues to compete in regular events for Exmouth Harriers athletics club.
His support crew during the Deca Ironman were parents Susan and Graham, aunt and uncle Sally and Richard, wife Sarah and children Joseph, six, and Todd, two.
Monday, January 03, 2005
Devon AA Grand Prix 2004
DEVON Grand Prix 2004 -- the Vet/40 title going to Hugh Marsden, and the Vet/55 title to Roger Rowe. Here is Hugh in full flow in the last mile of the Great West Run.
The First Chance 10k - 2nd January 2005 (click here for full results)
One of the more popular races of the year is the end of year 10km hosted by South West Road Runners along the River Exe, starting and finishing at the Quay.
It is traditionally known as the 'Last Chance' but this year was held on January 2, so was re-dubbed 'First Chance'. The race, however, has a limit of 500 entries and, unfortunately for many of our runners, was fully subscribed at the end of November, leaving latecomers with 'no chance'!
Above is a photo of the start... and 10k later Roger R finished in 38:46 for 1st V/55, in 31st place (6th on the age-related scales). Mary took quite a few photos of Harriers competing which you will find below. A lovely sunny day with little wind. Ideal in fact.
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